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Episodes
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
A basic flight plan can help us, as Women of Color in STEM, take a bird's-eye view of our careers. Our careers can be divided into three major phases, which are outlined in the plan: "Take Off," "Cruise," and "Landing." For example, consider the "take off," which includes accelerating and preparatory steps, such as an action plan. Making progress or navigating in the right direction is interpreted as the “cruise." A roadmap is one of the tools that can help us during this phase. Finally, have we shaped the legacy or long-term impacts for others during the“landing" phase?
Speakers:
Bernice Billups
Director, Global Engagement
The Boeing Company
Joy Johnson
Financial Control Analyst, Enterprise Services
The Boeing Company
Karriema Calhoun
Manager, Indirect Supply Chain, Enterprise Services
The Boeing Company
Andrea Allen
Enterprise Program Manager
The Boeing Company
Boeing MP&P Engineer
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Learning Objectives: Enhance your understanding of the best available science and the role of STEM professionals in the management of climate-smart forests, communities, and economies with outstanding leaders and scientists from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service.
Drought, hurricanes, flooding, extreme weather, and catastrophic wildfires driven by the growing climate crisis threaten the health and resilience of our communities, lands, waters, and wildlife. Now more than ever, science-based management of natural resources is increasingly important for mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change. Thinking about your personal and professional goals are critical steps in planning your STEM career in these rapidly changing times.
Join USDA Forest Service panel members as they describe their impact as leaders helping our nation make climate-smart management decisions. Their research provides a holistic understanding of carbon and ecological dynamics across our nation’s diverse landscapes to help guide sound, science-informed, decision-making in response to climate change and extreme climate events.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Deepen understanding about best practices and STEM professional career opportunities in the management of unique ecosystems currently threatened by climate change.
- Use what has been shared by panel members as guidance to help build a personal road map as a Climate-smart STEM professional.
- Connect with USDA Forest Service science and scientists providing leading scientific knowledge of carbon and climate change for climate-smart management decisions on the Nation’s forests and grasslands.
Speakers:
Grizelle Gonzalez
Director- International Institute of Tropical Forestry
USDA Forest Service
Shaneka Lawson
Research Plant Physiologist / SEPM African-American Programs
USDA Forest Service
Conception Flores
Natural Resource Specialist
USDA Forest Service Office of Sustainability and Climate
Consuelo Brandeis
Research Forester
USDA Forest Service
Cassandra Johnson Gaither
Research Social Scientist
USDA Forest Service
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Robotics and automation are vastly growing industries and women are making their way to this field. The latest trends in technologies such as autonomous driving, personal assistants such as Alexa, service robots, and industrial robots are inching into to everyday lives. At Amazon, the Global Robotics organization is continually re-imaging what present day life looks like. We see the big picture, imagine a better one, and make the connections that turn complex problems into elegantly simple solutions. This seminar is an intimate conversation with some of Amazon's top leaders to discuss the role women must play in the development of these technologies and the strides the company has made so far.
Speakers:
Nia Jetter
Amazon
Temperance Hendela
Sr. Technical Program Manager Learning and Development Global Robotics
Amazon Robotics
Shoba Subramanian
Principal Program Manager Robotics Artificial Intelligence University Partnerships
Amazon Robotics
Jenae Glover
Senior Manager Customer Experience Robotics Advanced Technology
Amazon Robotics
Diya Wynn
Senior Practice Manager – Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies & Intelligent Platforms
Amazon Robotics
Neema Amatya
Principle Safety Engineer Robotics Advanced Technology
Amazon Robotics
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Learning objectives: Discuss critical leadership and team-building skills that will help you grow as a leader.
It is critical to be a great leader in today's environment of constant change and a focus on diverse, high-performing teams. Learn from a panel of experienced women professionals who have learned how to manage the challenges of Corporate America successfully. They will share experiences and lessons that will provide you with the leadership tools to create successful teams and be a leader who will accelerate your organization's growth.
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Learn tactics for capitalizing on your leadership strengths & turning your weaknesses into strengths.
- Recognize how good leaders build a diverse team of competent experts.
- Understand how to create a team that is goal oriented.
- Not be afraid to indulge their team’s differences if productivity, efficiency, and accuracy are optimized.
Speakers:
Sharon Jean-Baptiste
Vice President, Operations, Midwest
Jacobs
Division Vice President
Jacobs
Sr. Vice President
Jacobs
Senior Environment Manager
Jacobs
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Recently, Lango Deen and Rayondon Kennedy sat down with CEO of Clearflame Engine Technologies, Dr. BJ Johnson, for an in-depth conversation. Topics range from explaining what Clearflame is, Dr. Johnson’s STEM background, the importance of diversity, and much more. Stay tuned for CCG Media’s presentation of “A Conversation with Dr. BJ Johnson,” featuring Lango Deen and Rayondon Kennedy.
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
BEYA 2020
Even if you are prepared, tests can still make you feel anxious. Why is being a good test taker so important in college? In colleges and universities, much of a student’s grades are based on quiz and test performance. Doing well on these tests is typically a major indicator of your subject matter knowledge and a good indicator of how you would perform in the workplace. Having good test scores will jumpstart your career. In this seminar, we will address test-taking and test preparation tips and strategies for college-level tests. Applying helpful test-taking and test preparation skills addressed in this seminar, such as writing down everything you remember, reading the directions, browsing the test questions, putting together a plan, and making an educated guess, will teach you how to prepare for and perform well on any test so that you feel confident that you’re bringing your testing A game.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Review the factors that limit achieving higher college assessment scores.
- Identify practices for dealing with test anxiety.
- Measure the validity of current test-taking methods.
- Generate more efficient techniques for improving assessment scores.
Slideshare Presentation: Mastering Winning Test Taking Strategies
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
BEYA 2020
Jasmine Brennan - Inclusion and Diversity in Corporate Social Responsibility Business Partner - Aerotek
Learning Objective: Diversity leaders create a brand and image that supports and reflects competence and business value
What does it mean to be a diversity leader? Over the past several years, diversity has been a hot topic. However, as times change and business challenges increase, the term has become a stale reference to check off a list of politically correct requirements. As leaders in diversity, we are challenged to educate, energize, and excite our organization around diversity initiatives.
These initiatives build the foundation of creativity, innovation, and transformative results. Diversity and inclusion leaders are key players on the executive leadership team with the specific responsibility of ensuring that human resources are honored, embraced, and ready to contribute great value. Diversity and inclusion leaders are trusted advisors who fundamentally create strategies that result in corporate cultural transformations to effectively support the mission and vision of the organization. To continue to be successful and safeguard the great work and efforts of those before you, you must create a brand and image that reflects high integrity and strong leadership capacity. This workshop will arm you with the skills you need to change your leadership image and effectively function as a vital part of the leadership vision.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explore key diversity and inclusion leadership and management skills.
- Understand strategies for building the right brand and image.
- Examine what it means to transform organizational culture.
- Create a plan for excellence in diversity and inclusion leadership.
- Explore business challenges that impact diversity and inclusion leaders.
Slideshare Presentation: Sustaining the Diversity Momentum in Changing Times
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
BEYA 2020
Learning Objective: Assess methods for improving study skills Learning to study effectively is a skill that benefits everyone, even the smartest in the class.
When polled, most college students would agree that when they started college, they did not know how to properly study. In this seminar, we will address preparatory study principles, such as setting goals, knowing your learning style, being an active reader, participating in study groups, organizing your notes and study materials, and writing drafts of papers, that can help all students improve their study skills and perform better.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the traits of successful studying candidates.
- Generate methods for achieving successful studying habits.
- Outline methods for implementing successful studying techniques.
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
BEYA 2020
Learning Objective: Examine the process of achieving a U.S. security clearance
As you create your master plan for success, consider the variety of tools needed to gain a competitive edge in your industry. By familiarizing yourself with the extensive U.S. security clearance process, you can prepare to access opportunities that help you excel. This seminar will guide you through the process of getting and keeping a U.S. security clearance. We will also explore the future and emerging career opportunities that require various clearance levels.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Identify a series of career paths and associated tools to improve job marketability.
- List a series of certification and association options.
- Understand the security clearance process and associated misconceptions and mistakes.
Slideshare Presentation: Want a Security Clearance?